Sewer Line Repair Cost in North Carolina
$1,050 – $5,450We estimate sewer line repair in North Carolina at $1,050 to $5,450 for repair of a damaged section between the house and the street. The national estimate is $1,100 to $5,800. North Carolina plumber pay is 11% below the national median, ranking 44 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $500 | $2,500 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 8 | 24 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $69 | $123 |
| Estimated total | $1,050 | $5,450 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the North Carolina median wage from BLS (2025, $27.44 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Vila | $1,253 | $4,701 | Sewer line replacement, attributed to HomeAdvisor. Page dated January 2023. |
| Bob Vila | $530 | $2,270 | Street-to-house main line replacement, attributed to Angi. Page dated January 2023. |
| This Old House | $1,390 | $5,320 | Sewer line replacement. Page dated March 2026. |
Cities in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $28.22 | $1,050 | $5,550 |
Who can legally do this in North Carolina
The State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors licenses plumbing contractors in North Carolina.
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Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $27.50 | $1,050 | $5,450 |
| South Carolina | $25.93 | $1,000 | $5,300 |
| Tennessee | $28.17 | $1,050 | $5,550 |
| Virginia | $29.07 | $1,100 | $5,650 |
Other plumber jobs in North Carolina
- Toilet Replacement
- Faucet Replacement
- Drain Cleaning
- Garbage Disposal Replacement
- Water Heater Replacement
- Tankless Water Heater Installation
- Pipe Repair
- Whole-House Repipe
Sewer Line Repair cost in every state · North Carolina home repair guide
Sources
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.